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The 12 Dogs of Christmas (2005) [G]

Release Date:
October 27, 2005

Original Title:
The 12 Dogs of Christmas

Alternate Titles:
12 Dogs of Christmas
12 chiens pour Noël
I 12 Cani di Natale
Les 12 chiens de Noël
Tucet vánočních psů

Genres:
Drama | Family

Production Companies:
Alchemist Productions
Ken Kragen Productions

Production Countries:
United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
CA: 14A  GB: U  MX: B-15  SE: 7  US: G 

Runtime: 107

Overview from TheMovieDB

This holiday tale has all the elements of a classic heartwarmer--cuddly dogs, small town spirit, and even a full-fledged Christmas pageant. Set during the meager years of the Great Depression, 12 DOGS OF CHRISTMAS follows the story of Emma, a 12-year-old who is sent to live in Doverville, a rural town, with her aunt. The town has, like the rest of the nation, fallen on lean times and seem to have lost all interest in celebrating. However, Emma manages to enlist the town's dogs into a colorful holiday pageant that reminds the inhabitants that even the Great Depression cannot ruin the spirit of Christmas.

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Book:
Emma Kragen

Casting:
Melissa Skoff

Co-Producer:
Chris Wyatt

Costume Design:
Amy Westcott

Director:
Kieth Merrill

Director of Photography:
Michael Fimognari

Editor:
Dagen Merrill

Executive Producer:
Ken Kragen
Kieth Merrill

Original Music Composer:
John-Kevin Hilbert

Producer:
Sean Covel
Ken Kragen
Daenen Merrill

Production Design:
Marla Altschuler

Story:
Steven Paul Leiva
Kieth Merrill

Treatment:
Steven Paul Leiva

Writer:
Kieth Merrill

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